Mark Wlodyka
Director
Mark Wlodyka, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., is a Professional Engineer having worked in a wide range of engineering development programs. He has acted as a Corporate Business Development Manager, Advanced Technology Specialist, and Educator with over 30 years of experience in both senior industrial, aerospace/defense, and education roles. He has published several engineering technical papers and presented at Industrial and Engineering education conferences.
During his engineering career, he has developed and secured complex government funding programs for innovative technology. He is currently responsible for all Canadian government programs for SpaceAlpha Insights, including preparation of program budgets, recruiting collaboration partners from industry, non-profit organizations, and universities. He has acted as program manager for several space and ground system programs, primarily in collaboration with the Canadian Space Agency and Canadian defense research departments.
He has collaborated effectively with several post-secondary institutes, including UBC and University of Victoria as part of the Digital Supercluster initiative. He possesses extensive international business development and leadership experience, managing complex files associated with subcontract management, technology transfer, and management of Intellectual Property.
Through much of his career, he has worked with a wide range of diverse cultures in many parts of the world, including India, South Korea, and Russia. Mark has led engineering development departments, as well as teams responsible for major technology programs with the Canadian government, and is fully familiar with government procurement programs and innovative research programs.
Over his career, Mark has led business initiatives to secure over $100M of revenue under various programs. He has stablished an extensive network of contacts both in industry, government, and academic circles.
He is currently a sessional engineering instructor at Capilano University in North Vancouver sharing his knowledge and experience with first year engineering students. Mark holds one industrial patent.